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How the Bagram airbase from the 1950s is geopolitically significant in the 21st century

Days after Trump lay claim to the Bagram base, Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan “firmly opposed the reestablishment of military bases in and around Afghanistan by the countries responsible for the current situation”.

India, Russia & China end up on same page, oppose Trump’s demand for return of Afghanistan’s Bagram base

At Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, attended by Taliban foreign minister Muttaqi, participants came out strongly against Trump for demanding the return of the air base.

American leaders were foolish to think they could remake Afghan society after invasion

US lost the war in Afghanistan many years ago. Yet false assumptions and lack of awareness fueled a ruinous undertaking that cost innumerable lives & left Afghanistan worse off than before.

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The new paradox of American hegemony under Trump — great strength, greater anxiety

As the inferno of war engulfs West Asia and its consequences radiate far beyond the region, it is worth recalling President Trump’s speech in...

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.